bishop

Definition

  • noun: an official in some Christian religions who is ranked higher than a priest and who is usually in charge of church matters in a specific geographical area
  • noun: one having spiritual or ecclesiastical supervision
  • synonyms: confirm, prelate, pontifex

Examples

  • Roman Catholic 'bishops'

  • the 'Bishop' of New York

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) these are tough cases. Most of these folks, they just want some acknowledgment of what happened. We got 'em a sit-down with the bishop and a little dough, and that's the best they could hope for. Well, it's certainly the best the could hope for. No, the church promised (..)
    2015 Spotlight
  • (..) - She's not married? - Divorced with four kids. I guess father was helping out. Helping out? Hey, Mr. Burke, they're in back talking to the bishop. - And father? - We put him in the break room. Any press? Some guy from the but we sent him away. None of the big papers. (..)
    2015 Spotlight